These days? It’s the hush around small betrayals. The way people look away when someone’s benefits are cut for being a day late with a form. The silent shrug when a neighbour’s flat is boarded up because they couldn’t pay rent.What bothers me is how normal it’s all become.How the supermarket at 10 p.m. is full … Continue reading What Bothers Me and Why
How have your political views changed over time? I've abandoned the naive hope that leaders might be wise, rather than wealthy fools stumbling through decisions with pockets deeper than their thoughts. We’ve been told the same story for generations: the rich rule, and the rest serve. It’s presented as if it’s an unchangeable truth, woven … Continue reading A Story We Tell Ourselves
They arrived with the sole intent to pilfer from the pilferers of the pilfered plunder that was once filched by other felons.The Tories, the Normans, the Saxons, the Vikings, and the Romans. They're indistinguishable, utterly indistinguishable. Why must those who proclaim their Celtic kinship be coerced to the very fringes?Might the imbeciles in power serve … Continue reading The Plunderers and the Powerless
Just had a spin on Heart 80s.Hear those wolves howling? They're just trying to find their pack.The '80s, a time when it felt like the rich were always getting the upper hand, thanks to the government.First past the post, it's been that way since the King stirred up trouble with Parliament and came up short.Will … Continue reading Thatcher’s Legacy and ’80s
Well, those Tories, they've always had a knack for cozying up to the wealthier lot, no doubt. It's like they've got their own fancy corner in the Tory party.Now, let's be honest, they don't seem too concerned about folks who aren't exactly rolling in dough, do they? I mean, they're not jumping at the chance … Continue reading Ideologically Tory
My joy's a bit muddled by sorrow, you see. Those tears of happiness well up when I witness the brave British rescue services pulling drowning asylum seekers to safety, all the while defying the reckless government's orders.It's wise to teach your child what a fool looks like.I'd like to declare this isn't a war, but … Continue reading Crying out…
I'm no spring chicken, as I've likely mentioned before. I find myself closer to the end than the beginning, not dramatically so, but steadily inching there. And when I ponder how my dear country is slowly deteriorating under the rule of those counterfeit politicians, it sends shivers down my spine about what lies ahead.Now, let's … Continue reading School Roofs Crumble
A Fool's Handbook 